Logg Cabin

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Celebrating the scenes, places and moments in history of NZ music. In each episode MC Slave pulls up a chair with some of the most important musical figures in Aotearoa, teasing out never-before-heard stories from local heroes and rising stars alike, and joining the dots between genres and generations.

Episodes

  1. Anna Coddington – On collaboration, Clicks, and the greatest superstar group that never existed

    15/12/2019

    Anna Coddington – On collaboration, Clicks, and the greatest superstar group that never existed

    In this episode of the Logg Cabin podcast, MC slave sits down with Anna Coddington, the singer and songwriter whose music has spanned many genres, including being one of the original members of Fly My Pretties!. We talk about shaking the DIY mentality, her work with dance music producer Dick Johnson as Clicks, and being a member of the greatest superstar group that never existed.

    19 min
  2. Barnaby Weir – The founding member of The Black Seeds and Fly My Pretties!

    15/12/2019

    Barnaby Weir – The founding member of The Black Seeds and Fly My Pretties!

    In this episode of the Logg Cabin podcast, MC Slave is joined by Barnaby Weir, the lead singer of legendary reggae band The Black Seeds, and the band leader of Fly My Pretties! They chat about the shift towards a laid-back and bass infused sound in Wellington in the late nineties, the inner-workings of Fly My Pretties! and how using vintage recording equipment helps shape their music.

    19 min
  3. Lord Echo – On making music for dancefloors, letting creative impulses flow, and touring Japan

    15/12/2019

    Lord Echo – On making music for dancefloors, letting creative impulses flow, and touring Japan

    Engineer, DJ, and producer Mike Fabulous aka Lord Echo has been finessing dance-floors in Aotearoa and beyond with his songs that draw inspiration from reggae, techno, African soul and disco. In this episode of the Logg Cabin podcast, he sits down with MC Slave to discuss switching off your judgmental mind to follow your impulses, navigating the emotional ups and downs of creative work, and the origin story of his artist moniker.

    20 min
  4. Coco Solid – The globe-trotting rapper, RBMA attendee, and creator of Aroha Bridge

    22/11/2019

    Coco Solid – The globe-trotting rapper, RBMA attendee, and creator of Aroha Bridge

    In this episode of the Logg Cabin hosted by MC Slave, we are joined by multi-disciplined artist Coco Solid. Jessica Hansell aka Coco Solid has many strings to her creative bow - the globetrotting rapper has attended the Red Bull Music Academy, is the creator of the animated television series Aroha Bridge, and is a member of punk band ‘Badd Energy’. We chat about how her academic life influences her creativity, the freedom of writing music for other people and the influence of electro and booty bass music.

    34 min
  5. Soraya LaPread – On DJ’ing, Producing and her link between NZ and LA

    22/11/2019

    Soraya LaPread – On DJ’ing, Producing and her link between NZ and LA

    Soraya LaPread is a DJ and producer taking over Auckland city one club at a time. As the daughter of The Commodore’s bass player Ronald LaPread, Soraya has grown up in recording studios surrounded by musical heavyweights. In this episode of the Logg Cabin we talk about how DJ’ing influences her own productions, the strong network of women in local music, and her desire to link writers and producers between Los Angeles and NZ.

    20 min
  6. JessB and Silva MC – On the gig that changed it all, dancehall and dream collaborations

    22/11/2019

    JessB and Silva MC – On the gig that changed it all, dancehall and dream collaborations

    In this episode of the Logg Cabin podcast, MC Slave is joined in conversation with two titans of the local music scene - JessB and Silva MC. Since meeting in 2016, the two MC's have remained close friends and trusted musical sounding boards. They discuss bonding over their mutual love for afrobeat and dancehall music, the support they receive from their fellow musicians, and their dream musical collaborators.

    19 min
  7. New Zip Codes: Diggy Dupé

    09/09/2019

    New Zip Codes: Diggy Dupé

    In this episode of the Logg Cabin podcast, MC Slave sits down in Red Bull Studios Auckland with Diggy Dupé, an on-the-rise storyteller who proudly calls Grey Lynn home. In 2018 Diggy was handpicked by David Dallas to take part in 64 Bars and later that year released Island Time, a five-song EP that showcased his skills as a dynamic lyricist. We discuss the mantra ‘product over promo’, the influence of Polynesian performing arts on him, and the struggles of being creative and maintaining a 9 to 5.

    23 min
  8. New Zip Codes: Eno x Dirty

    09/09/2019

    New Zip Codes: Eno x Dirty

    Central Auckland hip-hop duo Eno x Dirty are no strangers to Red Bull Studios Auckland. Dirty’s 64 Bars performance in season 1 remains a standout of the series and the two regrouped later that year with resident engineer Ben Lawson to record their impressive EP Evil Adventures and Happy Endings. In this episode, we interrupt Eno x Dirty in the studio as they work on their latest project - Honest To Whom, to talk about the adventures of an excessive writing trip in Bali, the importance of getting perspective when creating music, and the trials and tribulations of making music vids.

    22 min
  9. New Zip Codes: Church & AP

    03/09/2019

    New Zip Codes: Church & AP

    Fresh out of Mt Albert Grammar School, Church & AP have had a whirlwind year, having spent time in Europe collaborating with various producers and releasing back to back tracks from their double EP Cathedral / All Purpose. The Central Auckland teens – Elijah Manu and Albert Purcell, were both handpicked by David Dallas to take part in the acclaimed 64 Bars series in 2018, marking the start of various recording sessions at Red Bull Studios Auckland. We spoke to them about their humble beginnings at community centres, the importance of taking it to the stage, and the complex science of streaming hacks.

    21 min
  • 9 Episodes

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Celebrating the scenes, places and moments in history of NZ music. In each episode MC Slave pulls up a chair with some of the most important musical figures in Aotearoa, teasing out never-before-heard stories from local heroes and rising stars alike, and joining the dots between genres and generations.

Information

  • Creator
    Red Bull
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Red Bull
  • Show Website
    Logg Cabin

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